Support worker jobs in Sydney

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Facility Manager

Sydney NSW

Facility Manager

Are you an experienced Facility Manager wanting a change of scenery? We have multiple FM opportunities across regional locations in NSW.

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Residential Manager

Sydney NSW

Facility Manager

Take over the management of a medium sized fully accredited home on a 12-month contract.

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Assistant In Nursing

Lismore NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.

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Assistant In Nursing | Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.

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Assistant In Nursing | Coffs Harbour

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.

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Casual Registered Nurses - Aged Care Facilities (Young Area)

Registered Nurse

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in the Young area, working on a casual basis across various aged care facilities.

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Casual AIN Opportunities - Residential Aged Care | Young, NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Join a supportive agency team and make a difference in your community!

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Care Manager

All Hunter Region NSW

Care Manager

We are seeking a skilled Care Manager to join a leading not for profit aged care provider.

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Casual AIN Opportunities - Residential Aged Care | Maclean, NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Join a supportive agency team and make a difference in your community!

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Casual Registered Nurses - Aged Care Facilities (Grafton Area)

Registered Nurse

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexible work across multiple aged care facilities?

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Registered Nurse Aged Care

All Hunter Region NSW

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Tanilba Bay/Port Stephens Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!

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Registered Nurse | Aged Care | Grafton/Maclean

Registered Nurse

Support your local aged care homes on a casual basis, utilising your medication and people management skills to ensure the smooth running of the home.

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Assistant in Nursing (Hornsby)

Sydney NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring local Assistants in Nursing near Hornsby for Aged Care shifts (MUST HAVE LICENSE AND OWN CAR)

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Assistant in Nursing (Stanwell park)

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring! We are a preferred agency for aged care facilities who are seeking skilled and caring AIN's and RNs for local aged ...

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Assistant in Nursing - Hurstville

Sydney NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Assistants in Nursing near Hurstville for last minute Aged Care shifts (Must drive with own car)

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Assistant In Nursing | Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie-Hastings NSW

Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing

Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Port Macquarie region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!

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Support worker jobs in Sydney FAQs

A home care support worker is a healthcare worker who will provide in home care support to clients receiving a Home Care Package, assisting to ensure they remain independent and within their own homes for longer.

Examples of duties and responsibilities includes:

  • Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Offering help around the house with tasks that may be more difficult to carry out individually
  • Providing emotional support and liaising with the clients friends and families
  • Working with other healthcare professionals to provide the best level of care possible.

Home care support worker job opportunities are available in areas of Sydney and New South Wales including:

to name a few!

As a rule of thumb, you need a minimum of six-months of Australian home care experience. Once you have reached this level, which equates to 910 hours, get in touch with our team for more information on our onboarding process.

To be a home care support worker, you would need a relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. This will take around six months (full time) to complete and you will do 120 hours of work placement in home care whilst you are studying.

At Sanctuary, we are offering home care support worker jobs on a temporary/casual (ad-hoc) basis.

We are actively recruiting: 

for casual home care roles in Sydney

We make sure all our home care support worker team are up to date with their knowledge and skills. We offer continuous online training via our Learning Management System (LMS), which is free of charge and updated to reflect new practices.

Working on a casual basis means you can: 

  • Choose your own shifts to suit your lifestyle and other commitments 
  • Work in locations in commuting distance to you
  • Earn more per hour with casual loading than if you were a permanent employee 

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